St Johns RC Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Mid Devon
St Johns RC Primary School holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 10 September 2025, 10 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Melbourne Street, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 5LA
How it compares in Mid Devon
In Mid Devon, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so St Johns RC Primary School sits behind roughly 592 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 592 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 50 | 7% | ← St Johns RC Primary School | |
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 86 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At St Johns RC Primary School none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to St Johns RC Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Racehorse Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| King Street Chapel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Westexe Sports & Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2019 |
| Old School Cafe Other catering premises | 228 yards away | 4 - Good | 28 January 2026 |
| Domino Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| The Mini Market Retailers - other | 275 yards away | 4 - Good | 7 January 2026 |
| St Pauls Church Retailers - other | 278 yards away | 4 - Good | 26 March 2026 |
| Dawat Takeaway/sandwich shop | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
Questions about St Johns RC Primary School
What is St Johns RC Primary School's food hygiene rating?
St Johns RC Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Mid Devon Council on 10 September 2025.
Is St Johns RC Primary School safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was St Johns RC Primary School last inspected?
St Johns RC Primary School was last inspected on 10 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St Johns RC Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St Johns RC Primary School compare to other places in Mid Devon?
86% of the 692 rated food businesses in Mid Devon hold the top rating of 5, while St Johns RC Primary School holds a 4. 50 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Devon Council inspects St Johns RC Primary School and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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